Cherry Coke Margarita

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This delicious coca cola margarita is inspired by both an Italian margarita and a Batanga. Fresh cherries are mashed with lime juice and shaken with amaretto and tequila. Top with your cola of choice and enjoy!

Make sure to check the recipe notes for a mocktail option.

What is a Batanga cocktail?

This cherry coke margarita was directly inspired by my sweet cherry Italian margarita and a Batanga. An Italian margarita is made using amaretto instead of orange liqueur which gives a sweeter, richer flavor.

But the Batanga half of this cocktail is where the coca cola comes in.

A Batanga is made with tequila, lime, and Mexican coca cola. It’s one of my go-to drinks, although I have to admit I prefer Coke Zero over full sugar coke.

So for this recipe, we’re combining the simplicity of a Batanga with the rich flavors of an Italian margarita. The result is a surprisingly refreshing drink that’s perfect for any season.

Cola Margarita Ingredients

1. Cherries – Make sure you use sweet dark cherries. These can either be fresh or frozen and thawed. I actually prefer frozen here as they’re guaranteed to be sweet and are already tender for easy mashing.
2. Lime Juice – Always use fresh lime juice when making a cocktail! Bottled can taste a little bit like cleaner. Plus, it’s super easy to just squeeze half a lime in to the drink.
3. Amaretto – I prefer Disaronno because it has a clean and smooth consistency. Some other amarettos can taste too rich and syrupy for my taste.
4. Tequila – This drink would work great with either reposando or blanco tequila, but my personal preference is blanco. Try to go for a tequila thats 100% agave without any additives. My favorites are Madre, Teremana, or Espolon.
5. Cola – Use whatever you like the taste of! My favorite is Coke Zero, but if you use regular Coke just know it will make the drink a bit sweeter. Or feel free to experiment with different sodas. Dr Pepper or even Sprite would be delicious!

For more cocktail recipes, check out my:

• Sweet Cherry Italian Margarita
• Magic Mango Margarita
• Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita
• Honeydew Tequila Sour
• Strawberry Rhubarb Mojito

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